Banas Grauzeltz

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Born in 1900, in Warsaw. As a youth, was one of the first members of the Warsaw branches of “Ha-Shomer Ha-Tzair” and “Maccaby”. In 1924, moved to Kalizs and joined the organization “Beitar”. At the beginning of the war, fled to the Soviet Union where he continued his Zionist activities. Arrested in 1943, accused of Zionist propaganda and organizing Jewish youth groups. Sentenced to 10 years in prison. In 1945, while at a camp, was sentenced to 10 years a second time for Zionist activity among Jewish prisoners. Remained in the camps until 1945, when he was released as part of the agreement to pardon Polish prisoners. Returned to Poland and succeeded in immigrating to Israel in 1957. Remember & Save Association website
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